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Mindanao railway project up for NEDA review

The government is evaluating anew the Mindanao Railway project to update costs and potential ridership, with the possibility of shifting financing mode to include the private sector, instead of purely loans......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Rafael Consing: The big shift

Getting an earful from ports and casino tycoon Enrique Razon did not stop him from joining the government, leaving over three decades of private sector life in exchange for a job under scrutiny, but one that would give him the fulfillment he is looking for......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Senate OKs P100 wage hike bill on final reading

The P100 minimum wage hike for private sector workers has been approved on third and final reading by the Senate, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

An F for Philippine education

An important document that’s been showing up in the inboxes and on the desks of both government and private-sector policymakers these past couple of weeks leaves no room in its title for misinterpretation: “Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Eduation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PCCI: P100 wage hike to hurt SMEs

The proposed P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers may hurt small and medium enterprise in the country as it may lead to the reduction of their workforce or even closure, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Employers’ group asks President Marcos: Veto P100 wage hike law

President Marcos should veto a proposed measure legislating a P100 daily across-the-board increase for the private sector as there is no way that small businesses can comply with the legislated wage hike, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) chairman Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Senate OKs on second reading P100 wage hike

The Senate approved on second reading yesterday a bill seeking a P100 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers – a Valentine’s gift to minimum wage earners......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

National Cybersecurity Plan seen as vital defense for digital economy

A consumer advocacy group has lauded the President’s approval of the National Cybersecurity Plan 2024-2029 amid the rising incidence of cyber attacks targeting the government and private sector......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike

A Senate bill seeking a P100 increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers nationwide is facing opposition from employers who say this will hurt micro and small businesses and dampen investors’ appetite......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Thailand joins ASEAN agriculture-MSME development plan

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council Thailand has become the latest to sign to the region-wide private sector-led agriculture-MSME Development plan initiated in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

British Chamber eyes further boosting Philippine tourism sector

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines proudly launched the return of its annual event titled, “Travel Talks 2024: Trailblazing the Future of Travel” after its hiatus in 2019 due to the pandemic; partnered with Sunville Travel and Tour and Filigree Suites as its minor sponsor......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

Philippines mining sector eyes growth with govt s plans

The move, according to Environment chief Ma. Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, is part of a larger initiative to boost the industry in the face of the global shift towards green energy......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PH eyes aviation investments in Singapore Airshow 

The government aims to attract investments for the Philippines’ aviation sector at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, aiming to position the country as a travel and trading hub in Asia-Pacific and a starting point for North America, a senior official of the Department of Transportation said on Friday. Transportation Undersecretary Roberto Lim highlighted the importance of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Ayala Group eyes more cold storage facilities

The Ayala Group plans to establish more cold storage facilities in the country as part of efforts to support the agriculture sector, especially to address the issue of food spoilage......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

2 private firms willing to undertake Matab-ang River project

2 private firms willing to undertake Matab-ang River project.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Andrea mas piniling hindi mag-aral sa private school: ‘Magugutom family ko’

ANG makapag-aral sa private school. ‘Yan daw ang isa sa mga pangarap noon ng Kapamilya actress na si Andrea Brillantes na hindi na natupad bilang isang breadwinner, ayon sa kanyang interview with L’Officiel Philippines. Gayunpaman, nilinaw ng young actress na hindi niya ito pinagsisisihan dahil mas pinili niyang tulungan ang kanyang pamilya. Kung maaalala, batang-bata.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Lalaki miduwa sa iyang private part; gibidyuhan

Lalaki miduwa sa iyang private part; gibidyuhan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Private school educators bat for higher wages on Labor Day

A group of private school educators called on President Marcos Jr. on Labor Day to raise private school teachers' salaries and to institutionalize a national minimum salary standard for them......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024